The North Atlantic Youth Cricket Association (NAYCA) is pleased to announce the teams selected to participate in the 2026 North Atlantic Hub U13 Pathway Games (Zonal Tournament).
On behalf of the NAYCA Board Members and the entire U13 Selection Committee, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to all players who have earned selection through the U13 tryout process.
The Zonal Tournament provides players with an opportunity to compete at a high level while demonstrating their skills, teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.
At the conclusion of the tournament, two teams will be selected to represent the North Atlantic Hub at the East Conference Games. The schedule for the East Conference will be announced separately.
🗓 Tournament Schedule
| Day | Date |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Tuesday, July 14 |
| Day 2 | Wednesday , July 15 |
| Day 3 | Thursday, July 16 |
| Day 4 | Friday, July 17 |
| Day 5 | Saturday, July 18 |
| Reserve Day | Sunday, July 19 |
| Reserve Day | Monday, July 20 |
💳 Registration Fee
All selected players are required to submit the participation fee.
Amount: $400
Payment Method: Zelle
Zelle Email: info@nayca.org
Memo Format
U13 Zonal – [Team Name] – [Player Name]
The registration fee covers:
- Fitness Testing
- Selection Tryouts
- U13 Zonal Tournament Participation
📢 Important Notes
Please read the following instructions carefully.
- Players must report 60 minutes before the scheduled match time.
- Players should wear black or navy blue cricket trousers.
- Team jerseys and match balls will be provided before the first match.
- Caps and tournament T-shirts will be distributed on the ground before the opening game.
- Bring your complete cricket kit, water bottle, sunscreen, and any personal refreshments.
- Stay hydrated throughout the tournament
- Kids having an exam in school can join their respective games after school at around 12:30 PM. Coaches will be informed about accommodating kids coming late due to their exams.
Parent Guidelines
- Parents are requested to assist with ground setup whenever possible.
- Parents must remain outside the player dugout area.
- Please respect the decisions of coaches and umpires.
- Help keep the venue clean after each match.
Match Administration
- Scoring duties may be assigned to players by the coaching staff.
- Coaches must ensure all 13 selected players are entered into the scorebook before the start of each match so individual player statistics can be accurately recorded.
NAYCA U13 Pathway Games – Zonal Teams Announced
The North American Youth Cricket Academy (NAYCA) is delighted to announce the U13 Zonal Teams selected for the upcoming NAYCA Pathway Games.
Following the U13 Tryouts and Fitness Assessments, players have been selected into six competitive zonal teams that will participate in the Pathway Games. These matches provide an important opportunity for players to showcase their skills, gain valuable match experience, and continue their development within the NAYCA High Performance Pathway.
We congratulate all selected players and look forward to an exciting series of competitive cricket.
🟦 Team Blue
| Player | Leadership |
|---|---|
| Aditya Shah | |
| Dev Patel | Captain (C) |
| Brij Amin | |
| Dhruv Gupta | |
| Savir Nair | |
| Avi Mishra | |
| Rafael Hasan | Vice Captain (VC) |
| Rathee Dandekar | |
| Arjun Junuthula | |
| Chirag Kolla | |
| Idhant Saxena | |
| Anagha Kovuri | |
| Dishant Badani |
🟨 Team Yellow
| Player | Leadership |
|---|---|
| Praney Balaji | Vice Captain (VC) |
| Armaan Panchal | Captain (C) |
| Aalaap Pailoor | |
| Anup Ram | |
| Vihaan Potnis | |
| Charan Sai Tej Pakyala | |
| Vighnesh Rokkam | |
| Lokeshkumar Anandkumar | |
| Samarth Shah | |
| Aarav Shah | |
| Phalgun Kovvur | |
| Stan Rodrigues | |
| Mahek Desai |
🟥 Team Red
| Player | Leadership |
|---|---|
| Anshul Kumar | |
| Aayush Ashokkumar | Captain (C) |
| Rishan Gupta | |
| Geetaksha Battacharya | |
| Neel Tandon | |
| Burhan Olia | |
| Ayaan Shah | |
| Soham Patel | |
| Tanish Aiyer | |
| Aarjan Singh | |
| Aayansh Pandya | |
| Krishay B | |
| Kushaan Singhania | Vice Captain (VC) |
🟪 Team Purple
| Player | Leadership |
|---|---|
| Arnav Parekh | |
| Hridhaan Mody | Vice Captain (VC) |
| Saksham Bhargava | |
| Dhruv Mehrotra | |
| Yash Anand | |
| Vihaan Puppala | Captain (C) |
| Sravan Perumella | |
| Reyansh Kishan | |
| Krishna Kilaru | |
| Pranav Chakravarthi | |
| Arya Gowda | |
| Ved Bhattacharya | |
| Sachin Aravind |
🟧 Team Orange
| Player | Leadership |
|---|---|
| Shubh Sahu | Vice Captain (VC) |
| Virat Tripathi | |
| Ajay Arun | |
| Neil Kadur | |
| Khush Mittal | Captain (C) |
| Aahan Saxena | |
| Anish Agrawal | |
| Aneesh Bose | |
| Roshan Praveenkumar | |
| Yash Poddar | |
| Ria Alok Patel | |
| Litesh Gopinath | |
| Naksh Babaria |
🟫 Team Maroon
| Player | Leadership |
|---|---|
| Mihir Sane | Vice Captain (VC) |
| Niramay George | |
| Hariharan Kamal | |
| Aarush Balasubramaniam | |
| Arjun Asrani | Captain (C) |
| Arav Cornelius | |
| Atharv Kalyanaraman | |
| Shrihaan Sharma | |
| Vedant Chandak | |
| Jasmeh Bhamra | |
| Aariv Shah | |
| Vikaas Bethi | |
| Avanindra Bandu |
Reserve Players
Batters
- Arnav Dhumre
- Ishaan Kesale
- Daivik Patel
Wicketkeepers
- Anvith Chennupathi
- Rudra V Patel
- Pradyumna Naga Panduranga
Pace Bowlers
- Vihaan Kuppili
- Advait Eluri
- Aryan Dekapurwar
Spin Bowlers
- Keshav Parmar
- Ishaank Jain
- Koundinya Velichety
Best Wishes
Congratulations once again to all selected players.
The NAYCA Board and the U13 Selection Committee wish every participant an enjoyable, competitive, and memorable tournament.
We look forward to seeing outstanding performances throughout the 2026 North Atlantic Hub U13 Pathway Games.
Best of luck to all players and teams!
North Atlantic Youth Cricket Association (NAYCA)
U13 Selection Committee
